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An Anglo-Japanese carved oak mantel clock with hand painted blue floral dial.
An Anglo-Japanese carved oak mantel clock with hand painted blue floral dial.

An Anglo-Japanese carved oak mantel clock with hand painted blue floral dial.

Located in London, GB

An Anglo-Japanese oak mantel clock with a handpainted blue floral dial surrounded by a floral gilt brass outer ring, the top front and lower section carved with stylized Japanese bas...

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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Clocks

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Wall clock made by Klenoty in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Made of glass and brass. Fully functional.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French TOLE Clock Dial Face by Japy Freres, Industrial, Fully Working
Antique French TOLE Clock Dial Face by Japy Freres, Industrial, Fully Working

Antique French TOLE Clock Dial Face by Japy Freres, Industrial, Fully Working

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Evoking the quiet poetry of abandonment, this early 20th century wall clock blends timeworn elegance with raw industrial character. Made from painted steel to mimic wood grain, the t...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Clocks

Materials

Steel

Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock

Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock

By Siemens

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel frame with gold ring inside and steel clock face with red and black digits, manufactured by Siemens Halske in the 1930s. According to the previous owner the clock was hanging...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Clocks

Materials

Steel

Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..
Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..

Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..

By Neon Clock Sales Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Art Deco Neon Clock.. All original,, Tested ,, keeps perfect time.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Norwich, GB

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock Cartier Art Deco style desk clock housed in a blue enamel decorated case with brass strut support. Gilded...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Glass Wall Clock by Junghans
Mid-Century Glass Wall Clock by Junghans

Mid-Century Glass Wall Clock by Junghans

Located in Vienna, AT

Smoked glass clock face with nickel plated clock hands and indexing. Made in Germany by Junghans in the early 1960s. Fitted with a battery movement.

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1960s Vintage Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality Victorian ebonised bracket clock by Barraud & Lunds, London. The clock features original ormolu finials and mounts throughout, having gilt spandrels, an engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, original hands and classical gilded corbels and gilt ormolu feet. The clock face is signed Barraud & Lund, London 5725. The clock facer is flanked by two gilt caryatids. The clock also retains its original gilded side frets The clock runs on a chain driven triple fusee movement with 8 bells...

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19th Century Antique Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"
French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"

By Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier

Located in Pembroke, MA

Impressive French mahogany barometer and thermometer from the Louis-Philippe period (Circa 1840), by Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevalliier. The barometer features an indicator arrow adju...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

By Marti

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s
Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

By Omega

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very rare Art Deco desk clock with Art Nouveau applied numerals.Amazing design and quality. Manual winding 8 days movement.Tested and keeping time,, Case and movement signed Omega....

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Nickel

English Handcrafted Floor Standing Froxfield Clock, Walnut
English Handcrafted Floor Standing Froxfield Clock, Walnut

English Handcrafted Floor Standing Froxfield Clock, Walnut

Located in London, GB

The Froxfield clock in Walnut. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel

Howard Miller “Eternity II” Curio Grandfather Clock, Oak, Circa 1980s
Howard Miller “Eternity II” Curio Grandfather Clock, Oak, Circa 1980s

Howard Miller “Eternity II” Curio Grandfather Clock, Oak, Circa 1980s

Located in Omaha, NE

A refined example of late 20th-century American horology, this Howard Miller “Eternity II” curio grandfather clock (Model 610-683) blends precision timekeeping with architectural dis...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality antique 19th century walnut wall clock
Fantastic quality antique 19th century walnut wall clock

Fantastic quality antique 19th century walnut wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique 19th century walnut wall clock, having a quality antique Victorian walnut and ebonised case, having the original carved walnut finales to the shaped top, wi...

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19th Century Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...

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Early 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground porcelain case, surmounted by a seated monkey modeled in cream-glazed porcelain. The dial is inscribed “MILLOT / Her DU ROY,” referring to the Parisian clockmaker Millot, horloger du roi, and retains its original single-barrel movement with platform lever escapement. The interior of the case bears a stamped “B.” The entire composition is supported by a scrolling structure of polychrome porcelain flowers mounted on ormolu branches, leading to a central Meissen figure seated on a saddled elephant, positioned on an elaborately cast gilt bronze rocaille base. The composition centers around a chinoiserie theme, which was highly fashionable in mid-18th century France, particularly during the reign of Louis XV. In this example, the chinoiserie elements are expressed through the seated porcelain figure in Chinese dress, riding atop a caparisoned elephant with a vibrantly painted red and gold saddle and bright yellow cushion. The elephant, modeled with expressive naturalism, features finely detailed ears, trunk, and legs in Meissen’s distinctive hand-painted porcelain, with further ornamentation in applied gilding. Surrounding the central figure and timepiece is an elaborate framework of metal branches issuing dozens of individually modeled porcelain blossoms. These include peonies, roses, and tulips in various stages of bloom, each petal uniquely hand-shaped and painted in hues of lilac, ivory, pink, and violet, with naturalistic green leaves extending outward on slender bronze stems. The gilt bronze mount is executed in the Rococo taste, with asymmetrical shell forms, Snails, C-scrolls, and foliate scrollwork typical of French bronze work from the Louis XV period. The ormolu is mercury-gilded, a process common in the 18th century which involved the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury to the surface of the bronze, followed by firing to vaporize the mercury. This technique created a matte yet luminous surface, prized for its depth and lasting quality. The ormolu is cast in a deeply three-dimensional style, with scrolled feet and boldly molded foliate ornaments that cradle the base of the Meissen elephant...

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18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Scottish Grandfather Clock Moonphase Longcase Painted Satinwood 1830
Scottish Grandfather Clock Moonphase Longcase Painted Satinwood 1830

Scottish Grandfather Clock Moonphase Longcase Painted Satinwood 1830

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exquisite Antique Scottish Mahogany Inlaid Moonphase Longcase Clock (c. 1800–1830) The clock was made by John Mill Of Montrose in Scotland Description: A Masterpiece of Scottish Clockmaking: The Moonphase Longcase We are delighted to offer this exceptional antique Scottish Longcase Clock...

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Early 1800s Antique Clocks

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Beige Bakelite Wall Clock from Prim, 1950s
Vintage Beige Bakelite Wall Clock from Prim, 1950s

Vintage Beige Bakelite Wall Clock from Prim, 1950s

By PRIM Clocks

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a beige bakelite body with yellow parts and black numerals.Aluminium hands.The ori...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Clock by Piero Fornasetti
Wall Clock by Piero Fornasetti

Wall Clock by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Vienna, AT

Piero Fornasetti wall clock created in 1990s. Glass clock face with printed woman face and digits with quartz clockwork. Measures: Ø 37 cm.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set
French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set   This attractive French Art Deco Clock is styled in a demi-lune shape with matching garniture.   The clock is made of contrasting Broccatel...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Enamel

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

By Pierre-François Feuchère

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested. Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 20cm / 7.8" Height: 215cm / 84.6".

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM
Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, sterling silver, and guilloche enamel, desk/table clock with marcasites, Marked Germany / DRGM.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Wood Framed Swedish Wall Cartel Clock
Gilt Wood Framed Swedish Wall Cartel Clock

Gilt Wood Framed Swedish Wall Cartel Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 20th century giltwood framed Swedish hanging wall cartel clock. This clock is good vintage working condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark inscribed. The cl...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber giving a haircut with disastrous results. Art Nouveau period, brass-cased, gimbal suppo...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Brass

Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock
Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock

Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

This tall case clock has a beautifully painted enamel face with a pair of turtle doves featured prominently at the center, indicating that this clock was probably a wedding or annive...

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Clocks

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Dealer Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Dealer Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Dealer Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have

Located in Buchanan, MI

This dealer clock is tested, and looks to be working. The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified". There are some s...

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20th Century American Classical Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'
Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'

Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'

By François Rémond

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Louis XVI mantle clock depicting “L’Etude et La Philosophie” (Learning and Philosophy). The clock is comprised of a circular white-enamelled dial wi...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Elfema, 1960s
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Elfema, 1960s

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Elfema, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This factory or railway station wall clock was produced by Elfema (Electro-Feinmechanic Mittweida) in East Germany during the 1960s. The piece features a dark grey iron frame, a meta...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Clocks

Materials

Iron

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style
Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal style in Natural Pine. it has been restored and New Battery works have been installed with a reproduction face. the Original ...

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1890s Swedish Primitive Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock in Black Paint
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock in Black Paint

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock in Black Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking 19th-century Swedish Mora clock, distinguished by its elegant elongated silhouette and dramatic deep charcoal painted surface. The richly worn finish, with subtle edge wea...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock
Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock

Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock

By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: Marianne Westman was a designer for the Rörstrand factory from 1950 to 1971. Marianne designed celebrated tableware like the Mon Amie- and Picknick series. Altho...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s
Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s

Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Wien, Au

Brass with a red faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 7 cm x deep 8 cm Closed: Height 3cm x wid...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C
Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb quality antique French malachite, bronze and ormolu mantel clock dating from Circa 1850 in date. It features Louis XVI seated on an ormolu throne chair whilst reading a book. The clockmakers name is inscribed on the backplate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. The movement bearing the serial number 29, made and signed by Japy Fils 1849. It has an early French silk suspension...

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1850s French Antique Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Lawson Table Clock
Lawson Table Clock

Lawson Table Clock

By Lawson Time Inc.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early cyclometer digital clock housed in a wonderful architectural case. Exceptional condition with the exception of a small corner chip to the onyx base. The clock is in worki...

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1930s American Vintage Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1950s

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1950s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an aluminium dial and hands and a clear glass cover. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Northern Swedish Long Case Clock, Rococo Style with Original Blue Paint
Antique Northern Swedish Long Case Clock, Rococo Style with Original Blue Paint

Antique Northern Swedish Long Case Clock, Rococo Style with Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique long case clock from northern Sweden made by hand around 1810. The clock has its origin in northern Sweden in the county Härjedalen which is on the border to Norway. The case...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Cris N Modern Wall Clock by Designer Nomon, Walnut & Fiberglass, Spain
Cris N Modern Wall Clock by Designer Nomon, Walnut & Fiberglass, Spain

Cris N Modern Wall Clock by Designer Nomon, Walnut & Fiberglass, Spain

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

This exclusive clock has a walnut minutes made with a red tip the other made of white fiberglass with the walnut tip its earth colors make it easy to combine and its open design give...

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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Danish Grandfather Clock by Knuba
Vintage Danish Grandfather Clock by Knuba

Vintage Danish Grandfather Clock by Knuba

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and extremely rare vintage Danish grandfather clock by Knuba. This was made in Denmark and dates from around the 1960’s. The design is quite extraordinary, with an inc...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Miniature White Marble Clock Garniture
French Miniature White Marble Clock Garniture

French Miniature White Marble Clock Garniture

Located in Norwich, GB

Miniature French white marble garniture with gilded beaded and frieze decoration. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original gilded hands. Eight day French movement with platf...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950

MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950

By Pam Clock Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" advertising wall clock with a metal topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and v...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Beautiful 70s heavy table clock made of an iron gear and a marble base
Beautiful 70s heavy table clock made of an iron gear and a marble base

Beautiful 70s heavy table clock made of an iron gear and a marble base

Located in München, DE

A beautiful, heavy 1970s table clock made from a copper-plated double iron gear. The equally heavy base is made of marble. In total it weighs approximately 5 kg. The clock face is be...

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1970s German Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble, Copper, Iron

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm A wonderful example of late 18th century ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Morgan, Edinburgh
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Morgan, Edinburgh

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Morgan, Edinburgh

By Thomas W. Morgan

Located in Norwich, GB

Mahogany longcase by Thomas Morgan, Edinburgh Fine mahogany case standing on bracket feet with canted reeded corners. Long break arch trunk door, swan neck pediment, reeded pillar...

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company
Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company

Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company

By L. Marti et Cie

Located in Essex, MA

A TIFFANY & CO. EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MANTLE CLOCK, AMERICAN, 1880s, a bronze ormolu and marble clock made by L. Marti et Cie for Tiffany & Company, marked on clock face, "Tiffany & Co." ...

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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage and Antique Clocks for Sale: Find Unique Wall Clocks, Decorative Table Clocks and Grandfather Clocks on 1stDibs

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.